Morning Minutes: Feb. 16

Wednesday

Word of the Day, Website of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today’s Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.

Word of the Day

Ossify AH-suh-fye (verb) To become or change into bone or bony tissue; to become or make hardened or set in one's ways - www.merriam-webster.com

Website of the Day

Bargain shopping
www.shopgoodwill.com

Now that another gift-giving holiday is over, it’s time to tighten up the spending again. The Goodwill shopping site is auction-style, like eBay, only cheaper. It also has all the features and quirks as Craigslist.

Number to Know

1: Number of 3-pointers big man Shaquille O'Neal has made in his NBA career. The lone three happened on this date in 1996 vs. the Milwaukee Bucks.

This Day in History

Feb. 16, 2005: The National Hockey League cancels the entire 2004-05 regular season and playoffs, becoming the first major sports league in North America to do so over a labor dispute.

Today’s Featured Birthday

Tennis legend John McEnroe (52)

Daily Quote

“Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company.” - George Washington

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